Beyond Access: How AI is Turning Gates into Intelligent Guardians?

While traditional turnstiles are still executing binary instructions of "open" and "close", the emergence of artificial intelligence is transforming these cold electromechanical devices into intelligent guardians with perception, analysis and decision-making capabilities.

Traditional gates rely on simple sensors and mechanical controls, while modern AI-powered gates are equipped with multimodal perception systems. ZOJE's intelligent access solution deployed at Dubai International Airport integrates 3D vision sensing, thermal imaging technology, and millimeter-wave radar to simultaneously capture the biometrics and motion of passers-by. The system not only accurately distinguishes between normal traffic and tailgating attempts, but also identifies unusual behavior such as running and falling, and responds within 200 milliseconds.

The maintenance model for smart gates is also undergoing a fundamental transformation. According to a McKinsey research report, access equipment using AI-powered predictive maintenance can reduce failure rates by 70% compared to traditional maintenance methods. The gate system installed by ZOJE at Jeddah International Airport continuously monitors motor current, bearing vibration, and gate wing motion, providing 48 hours of advance warning of potential failures.

The true value of smart gates lies in their network effects. When over 300 gate nodes at the Dubai International Financial Center are interconnected, the system demonstrates remarkable collaborative intelligence:

l When parking gates detect a large concentration of vehicles entering the complex, they automatically notify the gates at the office entrance to prepare.

l When the conference management system is linked to the gates, traffic flow strategies are automatically optimized during large-scale events.

l The emergency management system can control all gates to enter emergency mode with a single click, creating optimal evacuation routes.

According to JLL research, commercial real estate projects that adopt the smart Zhejiang Ai system can also achieve significant returns:

l Traffic efficiency increased by over 40%

l Security and operating costs reduced by 30%

l User satisfaction increased by 25 percentage points

l Equipment lifespan extended by 50%

These figures reflect the transformation of smart gates from a "control tool" to a "value creator." For Du Yu Property Management, smart gate systems are becoming core infrastructure for improving operational efficiency, optimizing user experience, and enhancing security and control.

In the future, intelligent gate systems will develop towards more precise sensing capabilities, more autonomous decision-making mechanisms, and deeper system integration. With the advancement of edge computing capabilities and the widespread adoption of 5G networks, the next generation of gate systems will undoubtedly possess more capabilities, offering personalized access services for special groups, or enabling fully autonomous collaborative optimization to dynamically adjust traffic flow throughout a building.